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FTSE 250 movers: Future tumbles on CEO departure; Bellway drops
London’s FTSE 250 was down 0. 2% at 21,068. 81 in afternoon trade on Friday.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners rally but housebuilders in the red
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 7% at 8,326. 79 in afternoon trade on Friday.
3i Group picks bankers to sell pet food maker MPM - report
Listed private equity firm 3i Group has reportedly picked bankers to sell the pet food manufacturer behind leading brands such as Applaws.
Kooth slides on Pennsylvania contract uncertainty
AIM-listed Kooth slumped on Friday after saying it had received a communication from the state of Pennsylvania regarding the right to terminate its first pilot contract.
London midday: Stocks stay down after China GDP data; UK retail sales beat
London stocks were still weaker by midday on Friday after data showed that economic growth in China slowed, although UK retail sales figures were better than expected.
BP considering sale of minority stake in offshore wind business - report
BP is reportedly considering selling a minority stake in its offshore wind business, the latest effort by CEO Murray Auchincloss to scale back the energy company's focus on renewables.
Future CEO Steinberg to step down next year, shares tumble
Future said on Friday that chief executive Jon Steinberg plans to step down from the board later next year to relocate back to the US with his family, sending shares in the media group tumbling.
Citi downgrades Bunzl to 'neutral' from 'buy'
Citi downgraded Bunzl on Friday to ‘neutral’ from ‘buy’ after a run-up in the shares, but kept its 3,700p price target.
London open: Stocks fall as China growth slows; UK retail sales in focus
London stocks fell in early trade on Friday after data showed that economic growth in China slowed, although UK retail sales figures were better than expected.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after China GDP; UK retail sales in focus
London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday after data showed that economic growth in China slowed, and as investors mulled better-than-expected UK retail sales figures.
Friday newspaper round-up: Post Office, bankers' bonuses, new job ads
Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, is taking action to ensure her budget plan for a multibillion-pound increase in government borrowing to fund infrastructure projects avoids a Liz Truss-style meltdown in financial markets. Ahead of her tax and spending event on 30 October, the chancellor is convening on Friday the first meeting of a taskforce of leading City figures to advise on infrastructure projects. The government will also launch a watchdog to oversee public works and ensure value for money for the taxpayer.